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Astrology-Inspired Musical SIGNS OF LIFE to Have Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Astro Lab Productions will present a new musical, SIGNS OF LIFE, with book, music, and lyrics by Christopher DeLair, directed by James A. Rocco. Signs Of Life explores a young man's magical return to his chaotic childhood on Long Island. Learn more about the new musical.

New York City Ballet Announces Three Promotions
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024

New York City Ballet has announced that David Gabriel, Alec Knight, and Jules Mabie have been promoted to Soloist.  The promotions were made on Saturday, June 1 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following the Company’s matinee performance of George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024 Winter Season Featuring World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

New York City Ballet will open its 2024 Winter Season on Tuesday, January 23 with a program of works by Jerome Robbins, the Company’s Co-Founding Choreographer.

James A. Rocco Releases New EP HOLIDAYS WITH MOM on Major Streaming Platforms
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with James A. Rocco's new EP, 'Holidays with Mom.' Available now on all major streaming platforms, this festive collection of songs will bring joy to your ears.

Thirty Saints Productions Announces Three Musicals Now Available For Licensing
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2023

THIRTY SAINTS PRODUCTIONS announces three new musicals available for licensing. Find out more about these shows here!

Bill Russell to Present MY SIDE OF THE SHOW at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Join Bill Russell in 'My Side of the Show' at Birdland as he delves into the captivating world of the Broadway musical 'Side Show.' Experience the magic and artistry of this beloved production in a unique concert setting. Don't miss this unforgettable exploration of one of Broadway's most cherished musicals.

World Premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck & More Set for New York City Ballet's 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2023

New York City Ballet has announced its 2023-24 season featuring world premieres by Justin Peck, Tiler Peck, and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

PAGEANT, THE MUSICAL COMEDY BEAUTY CONTEST, Opens Island City Stage's 11th South Florida Season This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

It's Miss America meets RuPaul's Drag Race! Pageant, The Musical Comedy Beauty Contest, will open Island City Stage's 11th South Florida season in glamourous over-the-top style on October 20! The glittering, grandiose and glorious musical comedy runs through November 20.

Island City Stage to Present PAGEANT and More in 11th Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022

Island City Stage, creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBT+ community for a universal audience, has announced its 11th South Florida Season. Coming off a successful 10th anniversary run, the theater company will open its 11th year in October with the glittering, grandiose and glorious musical comedy Pageant.

The Ritz Theatre Company Puts On A (Musical) PAGEANT
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

'Mirror, mirror of success, who will be Miss Glamouress?' Six contestants emerge from behind a gold shimmer curtain to take part in an epic battle of hairspray and cheesy quatrain in the musical comedy Pageant, the latest mainstage show presented by The Ritz Theatre Company.

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Broadcast on Audio Stages on Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

It's become an annual holiday tradition, A Country Christmas Carol 'On Air,' The Musical, hosted by Hal Linden, narrated by Terrance Mann, on Audio Stages, WBAI 99.5 FM 8 pm, December 25, 2021. 

STREAKIN' THRU THE 70s - A Musical Flashback To The 1970s Will Be Held at Mizner Park Cultural Center in February
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021

A kaleidoscopic flashback through game shows, sitcoms, disco, earth shoes, pet rocks, and lava lamps, Streakin' Thru the 70s is an outrageous, mind-blowing dash through the much maligned 'Me Decade'. 

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of January 4 - Marisha Wallace, HAIR OBC Vinyl, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2021

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases! This week's list includes a new album from Marisha Wallace, the original Broadway cast recording of Hair on vinyl, and more!

BWW Interview: A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL, ON AIR at Audio Stages
by Kristen Hirsch Montag - Dec 19, 2020

James A. Rocco (Minneapolis/St. Paul based producer, director, writer and performer) and Jayme McDaniel believe #NothingCanStopLiveTheatre, not even a pandemic. Reviving a project that works well as audio, A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL, ON AIR, comes to Audio Stages tonight, Dec. 19; star-studded cast album drops Monday, Dec. 21

BWW Exclusive: Listen to a Track from A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2020

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, A Country Christmas Carol “On Air,” The Musical will premiere on Audio Stages, WBAI 99.5 FM on December 19, 2020, at 7pm. Just two days before the release of the show’s Studio Cast Album. Below, check out an exclusive first listen of 'Count to Ten Bobbie Jo' from the new album!

A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL Premieres Dec. 19 on WBAI 99.5 FM
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 14, 2020

A Country Christmas Carol “On Air,” The Musical will premiere on Audio Stages, WBAI 99.5 FM on December 19, 2020, at 7pm. Just two days before the release of the show’s Studio Cast Album.

Uptown Players Presents the Virtual 2014 Production of PAGEANT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2020

Uptown Players will present a virtual production of the 2014 audience favorite, the farcical Offa??Broadway hit, Pageant. With book and lyrics by Bill Russell and Frank Kelly and music by Albert Evans, what makes Pageant the musical so different from other beauty contests? Our girls have it all, plus a little a?oesomething extra!a?? The virtual production runs September 25th through October 4, 2020.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, July 9- with Rosie Perez, an ALTAR BOYZ Reunion & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2020

Today (July 9) in live streaming: The Public Theater premieres The Line, Bernadette Peters visits Stars in the House, and so much more!

VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the The Works of Irving Berlin for Humanities Symposium Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared a flashback installment of its Humanitarian Symposium Series taking an inside look at the work of The Great Ziegfeld.

VIDEO: Paper Mill Explores the The Great Ziegfeld for Humanities Symposium Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2020

Paper Mill Playhouse has shared a flashback installment of its Humanitarian Symposium Series taking an inside look at the work of The Great Ziegfeld.